Tokyo · Nikko Irohazaka and Lake Chuzenji
A 303 km loop from Utsunomiya
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Why this ride
Hairpins, altitude and shrine-country atmosphere for a serious day. This road trip is shaped as a ride, not as a shortcut: leave the start cleanly, use the first checkpoint for fuel and weather discipline, then let the middle 121 km be the part you remember. The best part sits around Nikko shrine stop, Irohazaka hairpins, Lake Chuzenji water view, while Utsunomiya fuel gate and the food stop keep the day practical instead of turning it into a fuel hunt. Check the selected map before departure: scenic sections, transfer sections, speed/control reminders, risk points and the GPX checkpoint order are deliberately visible so the route is understandable before the engine starts. Ride it early if the area is popular, keep the photo stops legal, and shorten the route if weather, daylight or energy stops agreeing with the plan.
Roadbook
- Utsunomiya fuel gate
fuel
Fuel at 0 km. Next is Nikko shrine stop.
- Nikko shrine stop
sight
Nikko shrine stop comes up 76 km in. Next is Irohazaka hairpins.
- Irohazaka hairpins
pass
This is where the road stops climbing. Next is Lake Chuzenji water view.
- Lake Chuzenji water view
swim
Lake Chuzenji water view, late in the day. Next is Utsunomiya.
- Back to Utsunomiya
finish
Back at Utsunomiya. That is the ride.
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